Youre no idiot of course. You know something about classical music, whether its the "da-da-da-dum" opening of Beethovens Fifth Symphony or that a famous shaggy dog was named after that same composer. But when it comes to knowing your Vivaldi from your Berlioz, you find it less stressful to tune your radio dial to some old time rock and roll. Dont give up yet! The Complete Idiots Guide to Classical Music shows you how easy it is to understand and appreciate classical music--from recognizing musical pieces to distinguishing composers.
